J. Paul Hogan

1919–2012 (age 93)

Chemist

Biography

J. Paul Hogan (1919–2012) was a research chemist whose work at Phillips Petroleum helped discover the polymerization processes for polypropylene and high-density polyethylene, revolutionizing how plastics were made.

He mentored generations of scientists, and his respectful approach to collaboration ensured that the benefits of his discoveries endured in daily life.

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